Hearing Health Blog

A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel dizzy or unsteady, producing the sensation of spinning or floating or moving. And although abbreviated or minor episodes of dizziness are commonplace and no cause for worry, more extreme sensations of spinning (vertigo) or chronic dizzy spells should be evaluated. Along with dizziness, you may […]

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Have you ever had problems hearing in a crowded room or restaurant but can hear without any problem at home? Do you have particular challenges hearing higher-pitched voices or TV dialogue? If so, you may have hearing loss, and hearing aids may be able to help. But how exactly do hearing aids work? Are they […]

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The hearing exam really is the easy part. The challenging part is accepting your hearing loss and actually setting up the hearing test in the first place. You have most likely heard the stats by now: 48 million people in the United States have hearing loss but only a minor fraction actually do something about […]

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You may think hearing loss would be obvious to spot, but it’s not as easy to recognize as you might believe. To start with, most people with hearing loss have difficulty only with select sounds and in specified situations. Consequently, if you can hear normally on some occasions, you’ll be inclined to pin the blame […]

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While it’s true that there is presently no scientifically-verified method to cure tinnitus, researchers are hard at work to identify one. In the meantime, a variety of tinnitus therapy options exist that can afford considerable relief. Look at it this way. If you have a headache, you take Tylenol in spite of the fact that […]

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Did you realize that you can help potential patients and your health provider at the same time simply by providing a brief, honest review online? Seeing as an increasing number of people rely on online reviews in selecting a healthcare provider, simply sharing your experiences can push someone to finally get the help they need. […]

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While considering the several considerations that go into your career choice, we bet that your long-term hearing health is fairly low on the priority list—if it’s there at all. We understand. And although we don’t think that your future ability to hear should determine your career choice, we do think you should be mindful of […]

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Out of the 48 million Americans that claim some degree of hearing loss, 60 percent are presently in the workforce. That means millions of Americans head to work each day with less than optimal hearing. We know that hearing loss adversely impacts general physical, social, and mental health, but what about the financial effects? Does […]

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What’s your favorite song? Without knowing you, it would be almost impossible for me to guess, due to the large number and variety of music genres. But it would be safe to assume that your favorite song most likely brings about a strong emotional reaction. When people talk about their favorite music, they regularly describe […]

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To express that hearing loss is common is somewhat of an understatement. In the US, 48 million people describe some amount of hearing loss. Which means, on average, for every five people you meet, one will have hearing loss. And at the age of 65, it’s one out of three. With odds like this, how […]

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